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Starting CB Mike Stevens Out Against South Carolina

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According to Joe Giglio of the N&O, starting NC State Cornerback Mike Stevens will not be available to play against South Carolina this Saturday. Stevens suffered a knee injury earlier in training camp this month, and is expected to miss more than one game.

This is a huge blow to the one area of NC State’s team that was already a question mark. Stevens, a Senior, started 22 games over the past two seasons.

True Sophomore Nick McCloud, who played only 184 snaps as a true freshman was already expected to start opposite of Stevens. Redshirt Senior Johnathan Alston will probably step in to fill Stevens shoes opposite of McCloud. Alston spent his first three seasons at NC State as a wide receiver, and redshirted last season as he switched to play Cornerback. The defensive side isn’t completely foreign to Alston, who also played Safety in high school as well.

The loss of Stevens is a big blow, but NC State head coach Dave Doeren, and Strength and Conditioning Director Dantonio Burnette, have spoken highly of Alston this offseason.

The Wolfpack Defensive Line has received a lot of glory this offseason. Now it’s time to live up to the hype. They need to get to Gamecock Quarterback Jake Bentley early and often, not allowing him to take advantage of an inexperienced Wolfpack secondary.

 

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NC State CB Shyheim Battle Receives Invitation to Jets Rookie Mini Camp

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NC State Cornerback Shyheim Battle has received an invitation from the New York Jets to participate in their Rookie Mini Camp.

Battle had 1 year of eligibility remaining, but declared for the NFL Draft on January 3rd.

He finished this past year as the most experienced player on the Wolfpack’s defense, starting in 41 of the 51 games he has played in dating back to 2019. In a rarity in this day-and-age, Battle was a 4-year starter at the Cornerback position for NC State. He graduated with a degree in Communications.

In his final season in Red and White, Battle had 46 tackles, 2 tackles for loss, 2 interceptions, 4 pass breakups and 1 fumble recovery. His PFF Grade of 70.6 was the 7th best on the Wolfpack defense.

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NC State DB Robert Kennedy III Signs Undrafted Free Agent Deal with the Bolts

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April 27, 2024

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NC State Nickel Robert Kennedy III has signed an Undrafted Free Agent Deal with the Los Angeles Chargers.

Kennedy III won’t be without a friend. He will be joined by Defensive End Savion Jackson, who also signed an Undrafted Free Agent deal.

Kennedy started for the Wolfpack in every single game this season at Nickelback, tallying 31 tackles, 2 interceptions, 6 pass breakups, 2 forced fumbles and 1 fumble recovery.

His ProFootballFocus grade for the season is 79.7, which is the 2nd highest grade on the Wolfpack defense, and the highest grade of all the Safeties that came out of the Transfer Portal last year.

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NC State PK Brayden Narveson Signs Undrafted Free Agent Deal with the Titans

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April 27, 2024

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NC State Place Kicker Brayden Narveson has signed an Undrafted Free Agent Deal with the Tennessee Titans.

In his one season in Raleigh, Narveson made 18 of his 23 Field Goal attempts for the Wolfpack, and made all 38 Extra Point attempts. Narveson made some history in his one season at NC State, kicking a 57-yard Field Goal against Duke, breaking the school record for the longest Field Goal.

Narveson ranked 4th in the ACC in Field Goals attempted (23), and 5th in Field Goals made (18) this season. He ranked 9th in conference in scoring (7.1 points per game).

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NC State Tight End Trent Pennix Signs Undrafted Free Agent Deal with the Colts

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April 27, 2024

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NC State Tight End Trent Pennix has signed an Undrafted Free Agent deal with the Indianapolis Colts.

In his final year in Raleigh, Pennix had 15 receptions for 190 yards and 3 touchdowns. He also rushed the ball 2 times for 67 yards and a touchdown.

Pennix arrived at NC State as a Running Back out of Sanderson High School in Raleigh.

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